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BRIC Announces 2018 'Celebrate Brooklyn!' Lineup with Common, Aimee Mann, Branford Marsalis and More!

BRIC Announces 2018 'Celebrate Brooklyn!' Lineup with Common, Aimee Mann, Branford Marsalis and More!

Other 2018 Celebrate Brooklyn! headliners include The Breeders, Kronos Quartet, Anoushka Shankar, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Robert Glasper with Christian Scott

The Octavia Project: Fueling Young, Non-binary Women's Dreams with Sci-Fi, STEM and Arts

The Octavia Project encourages young women and non-binary individuals to explore their creativity in a safe, judgment-free space Photo credit: The Octavia Project In 2014, co-founder and artist-in-residence Chana Porter and co-founder and director Me

Brownsville Got Spring-Ready During Neighborhood Rebuilding Day

Spring Rebuilding Day is more than "just" a community event that beautifies public spaces -- it is about changing the narrative in Brownsville.

'Let’s Talk Mental Health' Conference to Feature Education, Resources, Appearance by Girlfriends’ Star Jill Marie Jones

The conference offers information, resources and inspiration to confront the challenge of mental health issues in the Black community.

New Report Reveals How House Flipping is Threatening Affordable Neighborhoods

East New York, Cypress Hills, East Flatbush and Canarsie have experienced some of the highest amounts of house flipping last year. Photo credit: citylimits.

Sexually Transmitted Disease and Youth Health Awareness: Are We Educating Our Youth?

While sex is a topic that many parents tend to avoid when dealing with teens and young adults, troubling sexual health outcomes, especially among youth of color, make a strong case that it should not be ignored. Photo credit: NYC.

Gastro Markets of Myrtle Avenue

Foodies on the hunt for local, artisanal foods or gourmet takeout love gastro markets -- and Myrtle Ave is home to a few of them! LaRina's beautiful backyard. Photo credit: LaRina BK.

Future Nurses, Doctors Take over Kings County Hospital During 'Take your Child to Work Day'

The "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" campaign exposes children to professions in health care and inspires them to think about future careers RN Paul Douglas with a group of young visitors.
VIDEO: This Brooklyn Non-Profit Dresses You for a Life 'That Suits You'

VIDEO: This Brooklyn Non-Profit Dresses You for a Life 'That Suits You'

"That Suits You" prepares young men and women how to navigate in the professional world with style, grace and the proper attire. PK Kersey, founder and CEO of That Suits You.

DOE Approves Mergers, Relocations of Multiple Brooklyn Schools Amid Pushbacks

The DOE voted on 28 proposals, 14 of which will affect schools in Brooklyn.